Opening dates : Summer 2026 - 01 june to 01 november

2025: Glacier Preservation Awareness year

At the initiative of the UN, 2025 has been declared the International Year of Glacier Preservation. The Chamonix valley is greatly affected by this problem, as it is home to the second largest glacier in the Alps and the largest in France, along with the Mer de Glace.Perched at an altitude of 1913 metres, this […]

Opening dates : Summer 2026 - 01 june to 01 november

Wednesday 15th July

Wednesday, July 15:

Risk of thunderstorms, gondola and ice cave are close for the afternoon

During the summer season until 30 August, the service will run daily from 8.00 am to 5.30 pm. 

  • 1st departure at 8.00am
  • Last ascent : 5.00 pm
  • Last descent : 5.30 pm

  • A train every hour or every 30 – or 20 – minutes depending on demand. 
  • NB: Last departure for visiting the ice cave at 3.30 pm